Cycle Routes

The Cliffs and Castles Route
National Cycle Route 1 - From Deal to Sandwich

From Deal to Sandwich, take Route 1 north from Deal Pier along Beach Street, then inland to cross marshlands drained by medieval monks, past golfers and sand dunes under huge Dutch skies. Look out for all the sea birds and rare plants; stop for a picnic on the beach or in the dunes.

Places on the way:
The Chequers Restaurant - 01304 363296
Sandwich Bay - wide sandy beach at low tide
The Bird Observatory - open all year 01304 617341

The Lure of Sandwich
Lock up your bikes on the quay, picnic by the riverside and saunter through the fascinating medieval streets of half timbered houses. Sandwich was once the greatest port and fourth largest town in England! Enjoy the shops, pubs and tearooms.

Worth a stop:
Gazen salts Nature Reserve - Wildfowl lake (always open)
The Guildhall (16th century) - 01304 61797
Take a trip on the Sandwich River Bus 0795 8376183
The White Mill (1 760) - 01304 612076

From Sandwich, take a short ride to Richborough Roman Fort, or to the village of Worth with its duck pond and two fine pubs,

The Blue Pigeon - 01304 613245, and
The St. Crispin Inn - 01304 612081, both of which are well-known for their food.

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• Cliffs and Castles
• National Route 1 from Dover to Deal
• National Route 1 from Deal to Sandwich
• The Sandwich Way - Route 15
• The Miners' Cycle Trail
• The Skylark Trail